NHTSA recall 15V-069 (15V069000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported February 6, 2015 - about 2 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V069000
- Also written as
- 15V-069
- Manufacturer number
- P055
- Reported
- February 6, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one model year 2015 Range Rover Sport vehicle manufactured November 16, 2014, and one 2015 LR4 vehicle manufactured November 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the 3.0L V6 supercharged engines may have improperly torqued connecting rod bolts. As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
Why it is dangerous
If the engine seizes there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected engines, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P055.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-069 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.